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Design a furniture product using high volume technology services (HVTS) in production

Design a furniture product using high volume technology services (HVTS) in production

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFDT5006
State Code
WI302
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/06/2014
Field of Education
100599 - Graphic And Design Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
20/06/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency covers identifying qualities of high volume technology production and designing a furniture product which utilises this technology to produce details and components for the design. It applies to a custom furniture business and/or design support environment. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify and analyse qualities and properties of HVTS
  • 1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and enterprise requirements relevant to the design of furniture product using HVTS are verified and complied with
  • 1.2 Details of types of HVTS production methods are identified and documented
  • 1.3 Details of qualities and properties of HVTS are analysed and reviewed for suitability for furniture products
  • 1.4 Features of HVTS production methods are identified
  • 1.5 Resource and equipment implications for HVTS production methods are assessed
2 Research product needs
  • 2.1 All external parameters affecting the design of the furniture product are obtained from the client or from information sources
  • 2.2 Client needs for product are obtained and recorded
  • 2.3 Inspirational information is collected from relevant sources
  • 2.4 Visual needs of the product are identified and documented
  • 2.5 Ethical considerations are obtained, reviewed and documented
  • 2.6 Product needs are prioritised and recorded in accordance with enterprise practice
3 Prepare the design brief
  • 3.1 Product needs and external parameters and factors are reviewed and clarified with the client
  • 3.2 Report on product needs is produced, including HVTS opportunities
  • 3.3 Feedback from the client is recorded
  • 3.4 Details of changes are negotiated with client and recorded
  • 3.5 Outcomes of design process are clarified and agreed to with client
  • 3.6 Design brief is prepared and documented, including budget, timelines, production needs and methods
4 Generate ideas in response to design brief
  • 4.1 All relevant information on product need and client needs are analysed and absorbed
  • 4.2 Ideas are generated from information provided using lateral thinking methods
  • 4.3 Ideas are visually presented
  • 4.4 Ideas are matured through review and re-working
  • 4.5 New ideas are generated from initial ideas
  • 4.6 Final ideas are visually presented
5 Evaluate and develop design proposals
  • 5.1 Each design idea is evaluated against design brief and requirements for HVTS production
  • 5.2 Design proposals are scored against weighted assessment criteria and results recorded
  • 5.3 Feasible high scoring design proposals are selected for further development
  • 5.4 Design proposals are completed in response to evaluation feedback
6 Present product proposals to client
  • 6.1 Product proposals are prepared for presentation to client
  • 6.2 Presentation arrangements are made, checked and confirmed
  • 6.3 Design proposals are presented to the client
  • 6.4 Client feedback is gained, analysed and confirmed
  • 6.5 Design proposals are completed with consideration to client feedback
7 Produce final product proposal information ready for making
  • 7.1 Construction details are finalised and documented
  • 7.2 Visual aspects of product proposal are documented
  • 7.3 Part details are documented
  • 7.4 Manufacturing methods are documented
  • 7.5 Details are recorded in accordance with enterprise practice
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODZ52 MSFFDM5004 Design product suitable for high-volume technology services in production Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J731 MSF50313 Diploma of Furniture Design and Technology Qualification